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List of contents
Chapter 1 Literacy and the Technology Supported Classroom
Chapter 2 Technology Tools to Support Literacy
Chapter 3 Using Technology to Teach Reading
Chapter 4 Teaching Students to Write and Publish with Computers
Chapter 5 Literacy in the Information Age
Chapter 6 Technology-Enhanced ESL Instruction and Learning in K-8 Classrooms
Chapter 7 Teaching Literacy to Struggling Readers Using Technology
Chapter 8 Assessing Students' Work
Summary
Technology to Teach Literacy: A Resource for K-8 Teachers, second edition, is designed to provide teachers with an array of computer tools to promote reading, writing, and critical thinking in their classrooms. This text can be used not only in a preservice course but also by seasoned teachers who recognize the need to continue their education by becoming adept at using computers in their classrooms. In short, this book covers the major concerns K-8 teachers face as they integrate computer technology into their classrooms and provides numerous suggestions for applying the ideas described in the text in real classrooms. The discussion of literacy topics and pedagogy is grounded in research literature, best practice for teaching, and current successful technology integration strategies.
